High Resolution Modeling of the James River Estuary
Abstract
The goal of this project is to develop a high-resolution numerical circulation model of the James River estuary in support of the USRS Project. The new model will be nested within an existing and extensively validated model of Chesapeake Bay. The model will provide highly resolved three-dimensional forecasts and hind casts of environmental variables to assist the planning offield activities and the interpretation of data collected by remote sensing, in-situ instruments, ship-based surveys, and autonomous vehicles during the project. A specific goal of this research will be to develop a predictive understanding of the surface hydrographic features, such as density fronts, that are commonly observed in the lower James River and other estuarinesystems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812750
Entities
People
- Malcolm Scully
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution